A man allegedly involved in robbery incidents was shot dead in Barangay San Pedro, Pagadian City.

Police said three gunshots were heard, but no one reported the incident immediately due to fear.

“Sa aming initial investigation, tatlong basyo ang aming nakita sa crime scene pero isang tama lang ng bala ang tinamo ng victim. Dito tinamaan sa kanang bahagi, tagos rito at sa kanyang dibdib,” Patrolman Ryan Monaza of Pagadian City Police said.

The barangay also said the victim’s wife lives in the area, but the victim himself was not a local resident.

“Hindi yan taga rito kaya di ko kilala tapos kaninang madaling araw binalitaan ako na may binaril. Sa mga tao ko na lamang nalaman na hinabol yan sa fishport kahapon,” Barangay Chairman Dionisio Sumampong said.

Based on investigation, the victim was reportedly known in the area for theft.

“Base sa sinabi ng kanilang presidente sa purok sir itong bata na to pasaway daw ito sa kanilang barangay sa kanilang purok kaya hindi na sila nagtaka sa pangyayari. Alledgely marami itong nakuha, malikot ang kamay,” Monaza added.

Police are now reviewing CCTV footage near the crime scene to identify the suspects.

The victim’s family did not issue a statement.